The girl's parents and how you should act around them

[Vitanoid]

A girl has a crush on me. She has strict parents. I'm a strict guy. Do I have to act nice to her when she is around her parents or would I be better off being strict?

 

[eaglez1177]

Define "strict". In what sense are her parents strict, and in what sense are you strict?

 

[Sir Psycho Sexy]

By "strict" do you mean controlling? I dont know how someone can be considered strict unless they have authority. And you have no authority.
You would just look like a jacka$$ if you tryed to be controlling in front of her family.

Act interested in their lives, ask them questions. You can ask your girlfriend what your parents hobbies and careers are before hand so you have an idea what to talk about.

PS...I can tell your getting ahead of yourself, I doubt you will ever meet her parents

 

[Nino-Tk]

Whoa man when is the wedding day huh? Lol relax man its way too early, but if you go ahead it with, just show them who you trully are don't act like this or like that.

 

[Captain]

Don't change how you act for her parents.

 

[BongDuy]

I would say try to talk to them. Show the girl's parent's you aren't a creep/ psycho/ killer. chances are, if you're polite, the mom will like you. Show your interests in sports ( World cup/ USA football/ sports ) and the father may like you. Be humorous, humble. If that's not you, just try to be nice and don't be too awkward. don't forget to smile and make eye contact.

 

[Boxer]

I think the best thing to do when first meeting your crushes dad (which is kind of common sense) Is to have a nice warm smile, walk right over to her dad and put your hand out for a nice firm manly handshake, say something like "nice to meet you" and nod your head down. I'd focus on talking to the Dad and Mom more then your crush/gf for the first time you meet them. That way they will get comfortable around you and get to know you a little. Odds are that the dad will probably want to ask you every question in existence though so don't be to nervous about that. Just answer every question truthfully and try to throw in a few appropriate laughs to ease up tension between you and the father. Don't treat her like a girlfriend around her parents. Treat her more like a friend, at least till they are comfortable with you to dating.


I recently met my crushes Dad twice. He is very protective especially since I'm 2.5 years older then her. I definitely had to act mature, strong, and not nervous around him. If you show any signs of nervousness it makes it seem like you have something you need to hide (doing bad stuff with their daughter)